'What about the mother?' Women׳s and caregivers׳ perspectives on caesarean birth in a low-resource setting with rising caesarean section rates

we raise a concern that women and caregivers might overlook maternal risks with caesarean section for the benefit of the baby, a shift in focus that can have serious consequences on women׳s health in low-resource settings. Caregivers need to reflect on how they counsel women on caesarean section, as many women perceived a lack of indication for their operations. Supportive attendance by a relative during birth and more comprehensive antenatal care counselling about caesarean section indications and complications might enhance women׳s autonomy and birth preparedness.